Lead Engineer EI&C

Valmet; Karlstads kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning opportunities

Wellness and leisure benefits

Job summary

Valmet seeks an experienced Lead Engineer for our EI&C Engineering team in Scandinavia to own control solutions for cooking and fiberline processes. You will design, program, and commission advanced automation while collaborating with customers, process experts, and project teams worldwide.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, APC principles, and strong English communication in a globally distributed environment. A MSc/BSc in engineering and relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant technical field.
• Several years of experience working with industrial automation systems and process control.
• Experience with DCS programming and control application development.
• Knowledge of Advanced Process Control (APC) principles and implementation.
• Understanding of cooking, fiberline, or continuous process industries is considered an advantage.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in international project teams.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced process control solutions for pulp mill cooking processes.
• Program and configure DCS applications and control strategies.
• Participate in automation system design, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improved operational stability.
• Work closely with process engineers, project managers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within your area of expertise.
• Support customer service assignments, upgrades, and optimization projects.

Skills

Automation expertise

DCS programming

APC knowledge

International teamwork

English communication

Education

BSc/MSc in Automation Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

DCS programming

Control software development

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of pulp mill automation?

We are looking for a Lead Engineer to join our EI&C Engineering team within Process Engineering Execution Team (PEx) Scandinavia. This is a unique opportunity to combine advanced process control expertise with DCS application engineering, helping some of the world's leading pulp producers improve performance, stability, quality, and sustainability.

As part of our team, you will play a key role in developing, programming, and commissioning advanced control solutions for cooking processes. Working closely with customers, process experts, and project teams. You will be part of a highly skilled engineering organization delivering projects and services globally.

What will you do?

As a Lead Engineer, you will take technical ownership of control solutions within cooking and fiberline processes, with a strong focus on advanced automation and process optimization.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Design, develop, and implement advanced process control solutions for pulp mill cooking processes
• Program and configure DCS applications and control strategies
• Participate in automation system design, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Analyze process performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improved operational stability
• Work closely with process engineers, project managers, and customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide technical leadership and guidance within your area of expertise
• Support customer service assignments, upgrades, and optimization projects

We expect from you

• BSc or MSc in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant technical field
• Several years of experience working with industrial automation systems and process control
• Experience with DCS programming and control application development
• Knowledge of Advanced Process Control (APC) principles and implementation
• Understanding of cooking, fiberline, or continuous process industries is considered an advantage
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in international project teams
• Strong communication skills in English

To succeed in this role

You have a strong combination of automation, programming, and process engineering experience and are a curious and solution-oriented engineer. You enjoy solving complex technical challenges, collaborating with customers and multidisciplinary teams, and turning process knowledge into robust automation solutions. With a proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership, you thrive in environments where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are valued.

We offer

We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful tasks that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, and many other wellness and leisure benefits.

Additional Information

For further information, please contact Robert Henriksson, Manager, EI&C Engineering at [e-mail]. Please note that we do not accept applications via e-mail.

Please submit your application before November 20th.

We perform background checks and alcohol/drug testing for all employees, in line with our commitment to a safe and secure workplace.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting‑edge technologies and services as well as mission‑critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. At Valmet, diversity of thought drives innovation. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive environment, where people can be themselves and are supported to contribute at their best.